CNA Full Practice Test 3

“get the client to a safe place.” is correct. Fire safety: eliminate hazards at the source, avoid water on electrical/grease/chemical fires, and follow facility protocol. “notify the charge nurse.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “turn on a fire alarm.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “use a fire extinguisher.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“all of these answers” is correct. Positioning reduces aspiration risk and increases comfort; follow safe feeding and positioning guidelines. “prevent skin breakdown.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “maintain function of joints and muscles.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “increase comfort.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“Apply pressure and stop the bleeding.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “Report it to the charge nurse.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “Do nothing.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “Place a bandage on it.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“level with the stretcher” is correct. Positioning reduces aspiration risk and increases comfort; follow safe feeding and positioning guidelines. “Fowler’s position” is incorrect because it does not reduce aspiration risk; use upright positioning and safe feeding techniques. “lowest horizontal position” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “semi-Fowler’s position” is incorrect because it does not reduce aspiration risk; use upright positioning and safe feeding techniques.

“using an electronic thermometer.” is correct. Measure vital signs correctly with the proper site/technique, and report abnormalities to the nurse. “drinking a hot cup of tea ten minutes before the reading.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “failing to shake down a glass thermometer.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “vigorous exercise prior to the reading.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“at least twice per day” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “never” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “q2h” means every 2 hours, which does not match the requirement in this question. “q6h” means every 6 hours, which does not match the requirement in this question.

“use the biggest cuff possible to get an accurate reading.” is correct. Measure vital signs correctly with the proper site/technique, and report abnormalities to the nurse. “do not assess blood pressure in an arm with an IV running.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “do not take the blood pressure in the same arm as where a person had a mastectomy.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “make sure the room is quiet so you can hear before taking blood pressures.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“perform proper handwashing.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “explain the procedure.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “gather needed equipment.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “provide privacy.” is incorrect because it fails to protect privacy and dignity; always provide privacy.

“remove the water pitcher and all items of food and drink.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “encourage the client not to think about food and water.” is incorrect because it introduces water where it can spread contamination or, with electricity, cause shock. “encourage the client to eat and drink.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “give the client meticulous mouth care.” is incorrect because it administering medications is not within the CNA scope; the nurse manages meds.

“in need of medical attention.” is correct. Provide prompt hygiene and toileting to protect skin integrity, reduce infection risk, and preserve dignity. “unable to make decisions.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “unable to speak.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “experiencing a disorder that comes with aging.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“report this to the charge nurse.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “apply lotion to the elbows.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “apply elbow protectors.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “perform range of motion exercises.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“report it to the charge nurse immediately.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “tell the employee to stop.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “keep an eye out to see if it happens again.” is incorrect because it does not match standard precautions/PPE sequence for the task. “tell another nurse aide.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“cotton clothing.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “poor nutrition.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “pressure on the skin.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “poor circulation.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“tell the charge nurse, since a client with dementia is unable to give consent.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “allow it; OBRA ’87 states that clients must be allowed to fulfill sexual needs.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “ask them to keep their sexual activity in a private place.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “ignore it so as not to embarrass them.” is incorrect because it delays needed care and can worsen the problem; timely action prevents harm.

“ask the charge nurse to call a priest.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “tell the client to see if a priest walks by his or her door.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “call the doctor.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell the client to call herself.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“cyanosis.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “redness.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “dizziness.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “fainting.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“ask the charge nurse to arrange for an interpreter.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “have the family interpret.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “call the doctor to talk to the client.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell the client that she cannot answer the question.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“retract the foreskin if uncircumcised.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “clean the scrotum first.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “clean from front to back.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “hold the penis at a 90-degree angle.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“All clients need nail care.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “Nail care is not needed for the elderly.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “Use scissors for all nail care.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “Check with the charge nurse for nail care instructions.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“negligence.” is correct. Restraints/protective devices require an order, frequent checks, and release; use least‑restrictive alternatives first. “malpractice.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “overt commission.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “breaking a criminal law.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“placing them in a labeled denture cup.” is correct. Protect personal devices from loss/damage; store/clean per policy and label clearly. “keeping them in a tissue in a dresser drawer.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “insisting the resident wear the dentures.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “placing an identifying mark on the dentures.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“ask the client why he has not finished.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “notify the charge nurse.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “remove the tray.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “urge the client to eat all the food.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“remove the opposite arm from the gown first.” is correct. Provide prompt hygiene and toileting to protect skin integrity, reduce infection risk, and preserve dignity. “have the nurse remove the IV needle.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “disconnect the bag and tubing.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “slip the gown over the IV solution bag.” is incorrect because it does not match standard precautions/PPE sequence for the task.

“may go back and forth among the five stages.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “always pass through five stages of dying in order.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “always accept death before it occurs.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “must go through all stages of dying before they die.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“change the position of weights.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “monitor affected skin temperature.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “give a total bed bath.” is incorrect because it administering medications is not within the CNA scope; the nurse manages meds. “monitor distal pulses.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“CPR will not be performed.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “Put the client on a machine if she stops breathing.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “The client needs to be kept alive.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “Start CPR immediately if the client stops breathing.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“dispose of it in a sharps container.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “cover it before discarding.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “wrap it in a paper towel and drop it into the trash can.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “place it in the patient’s drawer for reuse.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“close the door.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “check the order.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “choose the client’s clothes.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “report to the charge nurse.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“using caution with oxygen tubing so the client does not trip and/or get it entangled in furniture.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “always setting the flow meter at 2–3 liters per minute.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “using wool blankets only to keep the patient warm.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “cleansing the nasal prongs each shift with alcohol.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“stop by the room more often.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “ask the client not to call so often.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “place the call light out of reach.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell the client how busy the staff is.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“respiration” is correct. Measure vital signs correctly with the proper site/technique, and report abnormalities to the nurse. “blood pressure” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “temperature” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “pulse” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“enlist help from the client.” is correct. Report concerns through the nursing chain of command—usually to the charge nurse/supervisor first. “ask the family to do it.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “get another nurse aide to do it.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “have the client do it.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“subjective observation.” is correct. Report concerns through the nursing chain of command—usually to the charge nurse/supervisor first. “objective observation.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “primary observation.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “secondary observation.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“purchase of the most expensive hearing aid.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “written notes.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “an interpreter.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “assistance with hearing aids.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“report the complaint to the charge nurse.” is correct. Protect personal devices from loss/damage; store/clean per policy and label clearly. “encourage him to wear the dentures more often.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “report the complaint to the physician.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “put the dentures on the bedside table.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“sterilizing” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “soaking in alcohol” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “washing with bleach” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “scrubbing in hot water” is incorrect because it introduces water where it can spread contamination or, with electricity, cause shock.

“an air mattress” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “a plastic draw sheet” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “a foot board” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “body lotion” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“contact the supervisor as soon as possible.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “arrange for someone to cover his or her shift.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “call the charge nurse one hour before the shift begins.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “wait until the charge nurse calls to find out where the aide is.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“to make sure that healthcare providers meet the requirements nationwide by passing a competency and skill test to provide quality care” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “to provide a safe environment for residents of extended-care and hospice facilities” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “to provide prompt payment of care costs for residents covered by Medicare and Medicaid” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “to shorten the hospital stay of patients who can be attended at home by a nurse aide” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“improving posture.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “improving circulation.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “increasing one-to-one interaction.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “relaxing the client.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“listening for the last clear sound.” is correct. Measure vital signs correctly with the proper site/technique, and report abnormalities to the nurse. “listening for the first clear sound.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “subtracting the lower number from the top.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “adding the top and bottom numbers.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“check the activity order.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “sit the client on the side of the bed.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “put the client’s slippers on.” is incorrect because it does not match standard precautions/PPE sequence for the task. “tell the client that he will be getting up.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“ask the nurse to call the kitchen.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “tell the client to eat it because she needs protein.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell the client it is all right since her doctor ordered the diet.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell the client that religious restrictions are not as important as her health.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“the unaffected (strong) side of the body.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “the affected (weak) side of the body.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “the side with the strongest arm.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “the weak side one day, and the strong side the next day.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“identification bracelet and photograph” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “identification bracelet” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “photograph” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “calling clients by name” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“flat on a hard surface.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “with head and shoulders elevated.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “with feet raised on a pillow.” is incorrect because it administering medications is not within the CNA scope; the nurse manages meds. “flat on the bed to prevent injuries.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“immediately after the doctor pronounces the patient dead” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “after the family views the body” is incorrect because it delays needed care and can worsen the problem; timely action prevents harm. “when rigor mortis sets in” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “after the body goes to the morgue” is incorrect because it delays needed care and can worsen the problem; timely action prevents harm.

“communicating clearly with others.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “agreeing with the crowd.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “following orders without question.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “avoiding contact after work hours.” is incorrect because it delays needed care and can worsen the problem; timely action prevents harm.

“Unconscious residents may be able to hear you speaking to them during mouth care.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “Unconscious residents can both swallow and spit.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “Unconscious residents do not need to be observed for mouth sores.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “Unconscious residents have very moist gum tissue.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“qualifications.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “childcare needs.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “scheduling problems.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “salary expectations.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“wipe it up immediately.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “cover it with a towel.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “notify the charge nurse.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “contact housekeeping.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“not knowing who she is” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “refusing to eat a meal” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “frequent urination” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “complaining of headaches” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“label them with the resident’s name.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “put them in the resident’s dresser drawers.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “ask the family to remove an equal number of old clothes.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “make sure the charge nurse sees the clothes.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“have the same needs for care as other patients.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “need to be by themselves in a quiet room.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “do not need to be consulted regarding their care.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “are usually in pain.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“prevent orthostatic hypotension.” is correct. Safe transfers and equipment use follow the care plan; position/lock equipment, use ordered devices, and protect the client from falls. “rearrange her gown or clothing.” is incorrect because it does not match standard precautions/PPE sequence for the task. “position and secure the wheelchair.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “rest and remove the transfer belt.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“the rate of the client’s hair growth.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “circulation to the client’s scalp.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “the client’s general appearance.” is incorrect because it does not match standard precautions/PPE sequence for the task. “the client’s sense of well-being.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“physical wasting away.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “memory loss.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “wandering.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “irritability.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“check the diet order with the charge nurse.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “explain this means no salt when preparing food.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell the client not to use the salt.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “call the kitchen for a new tray.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“the client’s right to privacy.” is correct. Care protects privacy, dignity, and rights while following the plan of care. “never sharing client information.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “not documenting information in the client’s chart.” is incorrect because it documentation must reflect care actually provided; falsifying is unsafe and unethical. “the client’s right to have insurance.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“check the identification band.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “check the bed name and number.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “ask the client’s name.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “call the client by name.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“support system and life history.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “age and stage of life.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “spouse’s support.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “income and level of education.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

This is a select‑all‑that‑apply item. The correct choices are “changing the client’s position every two hours.”, “placing a gel or foam pad on top of the mattress.”. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “increasing the client’s consumption of vitamin C.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “brushing the client's teeth thoroughly every night.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“Discard it in the soiled linen hamper.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “Ignore it and leave it on the floor.” is incorrect because it delays needed care and can worsen the problem; timely action prevents harm. “Place it back on the linen cart.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “Use it anyway.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“written set of instructions on how to perform procedures.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “set of directions needed to complete a nurse aide’s job description.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “book of directions for administering medications.” is incorrect because it administering medications is not within the CNA scope; the nurse manages meds. “book listing the procedures a nurse aide has been assigned to do.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“turn the client to the side while holding the pan.” is correct. Safe transfers and equipment use follow the care plan; position/lock equipment, use ordered devices, and protect the client from falls. “use a mechanical lifting device.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “have another nursing assistant lift the client.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “slowly slide the pan from under the client.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“contact the charge nurse for help.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “ask another nursing assistant.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “ask the client for his preference.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “utilize a policy manual.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“call the charge nurse for help.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “continue to feed her.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “apply a restraint.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “yell at her to stop hitting.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“make a single line over it, write “error,” and initial it.” is correct. Measure vital signs correctly with the proper site/technique, and report abnormalities to the nurse. “cover the mistake with heavy black marker.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “cover the mistake with correction fluid.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “ignore it.” is incorrect because it delays needed care and can worsen the problem; timely action prevents harm.

“support some weight.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “use her hands well.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “balance without help.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “walk independently.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“call for help.” is correct. Measure vital signs correctly with the proper site/technique, and report abnormalities to the nurse. “lay the patient down on his back.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “give four quick breaths.” is incorrect because it administering medications is not within the CNA scope; the nurse manages meds. “give ten abdominal thrusts.” is incorrect because it administering medications is not within the CNA scope; the nurse manages meds.